Most companies would not intentionally source from an unethical or socially irresponsible supplier. In this case, what do you think the buying company overlooked? Why?

Procurement

Essay Content: Unfortunately, there are many examples of companies that sourced with suppliers wholater had major ethical or social responsibility crises. Find one such example reported in the popular press within the last five years (since Fall 2010).
• Describe the buying company, the supplier, and the ethical/social issue; include dates.
• Did the buying company suffer any serious repercussions from this event? What were they, and how severe?
• Did the supplier suffer any serious repercussions from this event? What were they, and how severe?
• Most companies would not intentionally source from an unethical or socially irresponsible supplier. In this case, what do you think the buying company overlooked? Why?
• Did the buying company put anything in place to prevent this from happening again? If not, what could/should they have done?
• Be sure to include the citation(s) for source(s) of information.
Format:
• The essay must be 400-600 words in total length.
• The essay must be formatted as a Word file (.docx file extension) or as a PDF.
• Use double line spacing and 12 point font.
• Do not include any graphics, pictures, or charts.

Most companies would not intentionally source from an unethical or socially irresponsible supplier. In this case, what do you think the buying company overlooked? Why?

Procurement

Essay Content: Unfortunately, there are many examples of companies that sourced with suppliers wholater had major ethical or social responsibility crises. Find one such example reported in the popular press within the last five years (since Fall 2010).
• Describe the buying company, the supplier, and the ethical/social issue; include dates.
• Did the buying company suffer any serious repercussions from this event? What were they, and how severe?
• Did the supplier suffer any serious repercussions from this event? What were they, and how severe?
• Most companies would not intentionally source from an unethical or socially irresponsible supplier. In this case, what do you think the buying company overlooked? Why?
• Did the buying company put anything in place to prevent this from happening again? If not, what could/should they have done?
• Be sure to include the citation(s) for source(s) of information.
Format:
• The essay must be 400-600 words in total length.
• The essay must be formatted as a Word file (.docx file extension) or as a PDF.
• Use double line spacing and 12 point font.
• Do not include any graphics, pictures, or charts.